Patents by Inventor David J. McHugh

David J. McHugh has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Instrument trigger system and methods of use
    Patent number: 9691363
    Abstract: Aspects disclosed herein relate to an instrument trigger system and methods of using such a system. In one aspect, the instrument trigger system includes a plurality of triggers, where each trigger is vibrationally isolated from the other triggers and/or from vibrations of the instrument to prevent unintended actuation of a trigger. In another aspect, the instrument trigger system includes one or more triggers that are easily accessible by a musician such that trigger actuation can be naturally integrated into the musician's play. In some embodiments, a sound module is integrated with the instrument trigger system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventors: David J. McHugh, Ralph L. McHugh
  • INSTRUMENT TRIGGER SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170018261
    Abstract: Aspects disclosed herein relate to an instrument trigger system and methods of using such a system. In one aspect, the instrument trigger system includes a plurality of triggers, where each trigger is vibrationally isolated from the other triggers and/or from vibrations of the instrument to prevent unintended actuation of a trigger. In another aspect, the instrument trigger system includes one or more triggers that are easily accessible by a musician such that trigger actuation can be naturally integrated into the musician's play. In some embodiments, a sound module is integrated with the instrument trigger system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: David J. McHugh, Ralph L. McHugh